Fantasy
Throne of Jade
2006·398 pages
Captain Laurence and dragon Temeraire journey to China, facing separation by Imperial decree in an alternate Napoleonic era with dragons.
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Captain Laurence and dragon Temeraire journey to China, facing separation by Imperial decree in an alternate Napoleonic era with dragons.
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History takes flight in the second book of Naomi Novik's deliciously addictive series which captures the Napoleonic period perfectly and skillfully layers the timeline with imagination by adding a Dragon Air Force to the battle for England.Captain William Laurence of the British Air Corps and his dragon, Temeraire, begin their slow voyage to China, fearful that upon landing they will be forced to part by Imperial decree.Temeraire is a Celestial dragon, the most highly-prized of all draconic bree...
What's Inside
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Sexual content
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Mild romantic tension only; no explicit sexual content
Violence & gore
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Naval and aerial battles with injuries and deaths; moderate combat
Profanity
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Occasional mild period-appropriate language
Substance use
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Social drinking consistent with Napoleonic-era military life
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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Brief period Christian references and practices
Magic & witchcraft
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Dragons with special abilities central to plot; Divine Wind power
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonic content present
Political content
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Colonialism, slavery debates, dragon rights, and Sino-British politics
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Slavery and colonial exploitation themes; dragons treated as property
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